Old Persian
noun
: an ancient Iranian language known from cuneiform inscriptions from the sixth and fifth centuries b.c. see Indo-European Languages Table
Cite this Entry
“Old Persian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Old%20Persian. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share